Cast

James Whitmore

1921 – 2009

Active years (films on this site)

1950–1968

Genres

DramaCrimeFilm-NoirMusicalRomance

Schools and movements

Classical HollywoodNew Hollywood

Directors worked with

John Huston1 filmFred Zinnemann1 filmFranklin J. Schaffner1 film

Biography

James Allen Whitmore Jr. was an American actor who appeared in over 150 stage, film, and television roles over a 50-year career. He received numerous honors, notably a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actor for Battleground (1949) and Best Actor for Give 'em Hell, Harry! (1975).

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Awards and honours

International

• Tony Award for Best Newcomer 1948
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture 1950
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series 2000

National / local

• Theatre World Award 1948
• Donaldson Awards
• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

3 films on this site

1. The Asphalt Jungle 1950 · John Huston · IMDb 7.8 · Cast
2. Oklahoma! 1955 · Fred Zinnemann · IMDb 7.0 · Cast
3. Planet of the Apes 1968 · Franklin J. Schaffner · IMDb 8.0 · Cast